IndigenousX facts for kids
IndigenousX is an Australian media company. It is owned and run by Aboriginal people. Luke Pearson, a Gamilaroi man, started it in 2012.
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What is IndigenousX?
IndigenousX started as a special Twitter account. It showed many different stories and views from Indigenous Australian people. Each week, a new person would take over the account. This helped share many voices.
Kath Viner from Guardian Australia saw its potential. She worked with IndigenousX to share these stories even more widely. Many people see IndigenousX as a top online place. It shares real voices from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Sharing Important Stories
IndigenousX has become very important in public discussions. It shows how news media can change and grow. The person who hosts the Twitter account each week also writes an article. This article is published in the IndigenousX section of Guardian Australia.
Many well-known people have hosted the IndigenousX Twitter account. These include Mick Gooda, a social justice commissioner. Others are activist Amy McQuire and academic Marcia Langton. Rapper Adam Briggs and former rugby player Mark Ella have also hosted. Former Olympian and government minister Nova Peris and actor Miranda Tapsell are also on the list.
IndigenousX in Canada
IndigenousXca: A Sister Account
There is also a spin-off account called IndigenousXca. This account focuses on the experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people in Canada.
Chelsea Vowel runs IndigenousXca. This account helped bring attention to important discussions. For example, it raised questions about author Joseph Boyden's claimed Indigenous heritage.
About Luke Pearson
Luke Pearson is the founder of IndigenousX. He later became a digital expert at NITV. NITV is a TV channel for Indigenous Australians.
Luke has had many different roles. He has been a teacher, mentor, and counsellor. He also works as a public speaker and researcher. He helps bring people together and manages events.
